Dr. Odongo Walter
Director of Research, NabuinZARDI
Dr. Walter Odongo is the New Director of Research (DoR) at Nabuin Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute. Dr. Odongo, holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics (Ghent University, Belgium); Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics (Makerere University), Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Makerere University).
Dr. Odongo Walter is an accomplished Agricultural Economist with 20 years’ experience in design, leadership and implementation of impactful agricultural research interventions.
He possess specialised expertise and experience in agricultural markets development and assessment, value chain analysis and development, agricultural supply chain development, consumer assessment, agri-entreprenuership, and community engagement.
Dr. Odongo has a very strong research track record, with over 30 Scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals,presented several conference papers, published books and, book chapters and training manuals.
He serves as a reviewer for several international journals and donor agencies. He has supervised graduate students; (5 PhD and 30 M.Sc. students), a doctoral committee member, mentor, opponent or external examiner at local and international universities.
Dr. Odongo has a strong competencies in grant proposal development management, as well as partnership development and management.
He has has successfully mobilized funds for scientific work and contributed to development of agricultural research and development in Uganda. He is a member of several professional bodies, including Uganda Agricultural Economics Association, and Agricultural Research Consortium(AERC); technical committees and working groups. He has a wide range of partnerships globally, and successfully led large teams at tactical, operational and strategic levels.
Research Career
You can reach out to me on:
email: walter.odongo@naro.go.ug/odongo78@gmail.com
Tel: +256777036100